For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 9,855 students in 93036, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 348 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 93036, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 93036, CA are Providence, Rio Del Sol and Rio Del Mar. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93036 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93036, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93036, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Providence
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4333 Vineyard Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 981-5800
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 981-5800
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Rio Del Sol
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3001 North Ventura Rd.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 307-0080
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 307-0080
Gr: K-8 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Rio Del Mar
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3150 Thames River
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-0560
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-0560
Gr: K-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Rio Real Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1140 Kenney St.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3117
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3117
Gr: K-8 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Oxnard High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3400 West Gonzales Rd.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 278-2907
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 278-2907
Gr: 9-12 | 2,452 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Rio Del Norte
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Lobelia Dr.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 604-1412
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 604-1412
Gr: K-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Rio Del Valle Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Rose Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3119
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3119
Gr: 6-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Rio Vista Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3050 Thames River Dr.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 981-1507
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 981-1507
Gr: 6-8 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Rio Lindo Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2131 Snow Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3113
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3113
Gr: K-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Pacifica High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 East Gonzales Rd.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 278-5000
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 278-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,675 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Rio Plaza Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Simon Way
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3121
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3121
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 93036, CA?
How many public schools are located in 93036?
11 public schools are located in 93036.
What percentage of students in 93036 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 93036 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 93036?
93036 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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